5. The prize is an eco house clean from Ecover and two places on any one of Explore's UK adventure tours: family survival weekend (must be one adult and one child), Cotswold cycling weekend, on foot in the Lake District, Isle of Skye wanderer or Ben Nevis trek.

6. The winner of the prize draw prizes will be the first entry drawn at random from all eligible entries.

7. The winner will be notified by email or phone within 28 days of the closing date. If any winner cannot be reached or has otherwise failed to acknowledge such notification within seven days, GNM will redraw and select a new winner of the prize (and the same acceptance period will apply).

8. At the time of notification, the winner will be informed of how to make a booking.

9. Additional people can be booked on to the trip through Explore's standard booking procedures and at the published rate, subject to availability.

10. The prize holiday is subject to availability and must be taken before the end of July 2010.

11. The prize includes accommodation, transport on tour, some meals, the services of a tour leader, local guides, drivers and other support staff as necessary as detailed on the trip dossier.

12. The winner will be liable for payment for some meals and insurance (both of which are mandatory) as detailed on the trip dossier or on the Explore website. In addition, the winner must make their own way to the start of the tour.

13. The prize cannot be used in conjunction with any Explore promotional offer.

14. The winner can extend their tour prize or combine their tour with another tour, provided they pay any excess costs.

15. Age restrictions apply – dependent on the tour chosen – but the minimum age for the family tour is eight years old. The minimum age for all other tours is usually 14, but under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum age for all tours is 79 unless travelling with a companion under the maximum age.

16. Explore's booking conditions apply: they are available on the Explore website or in individual 2008/09 brochures.

17. No responsibility is accepted by GNM for entries lost, delayed, misdirected, incomplete or which cannot be entered for any technical or other reason. Proof of delivery of entry is not proof of receipt.

18. No cash equivalent or alternative prizes will be given and prizes are non-transferable. GNM reserves the right to change prizes at its discretion or to offer an alternative of similar value.

19. Winners may be required to take part in promotional activity.

20. GNM excludes liability for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by any entrant as a result of entering the prize draw or accepting the prize. GNM further excludes liability for any injury or damage to computer equipment that relates to or results from entry to or interest in this promotion.

21. Nothing shall exclude GNM's liability for death or personal injury as a result of its negligence.

22. These terms and conditions are governed by English law.

23. Entry into the prize draw is acceptance of these terms and conditions.

24. GNM may cancel this prize draw and amend these terms and conditions without notice in the event of circumstances outside its control.

25. The name of prize winner will be available by written request to the Marketing Department of the Promoter: Guardian News & Media Limited ("GNM"), 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU.

Observer Ethical Awards 2009 judging process and winner selection

26. Votes received in the local retailer, online retailer, politician and campaigner categories will be counted and the nominations receiving the highest number of votes will be the winners. Entries received in the ethical kids, ethical garden, grassroots campaigner, conservation and big idea awards will be presented to the advertised Observer Ethical Awards panel of judges for their final deciding votes on award winners.

27. Those shortlisted for ethical kids, ethical garden, grassroots campaigner, conservation and big idea awards only may be asked for additional material if necessary to meet the judges' criteria.

28. The panel of judges is appointed by the Observer and all its decisions are independent of the awards administration. The judges' decision shall be final and the Observer will not enter into any discussion or correspondence concerning the results. The Observer Ethical Awards 2009 reserve the right to make any changes that subsequently become necessary.

29. By submitting an entry for a judged category, you grant GNM a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide licence to republish your entry in electronic format and hard copy.

30. All entries must be original and created by you. GNM reserves the right to reject any entry that in its reasonable opinion it considers to be unoriginal or which should in whole or part be attributed to a third party.

31. Observer Ethical Awards shall not be awarded to any business that has (a) ceased trading (b) has been subject to a change in management (c) cannot be located by GNM following the closing date.

32. GNM may change its advertised panel of expert judges in the event of circumstances outside of its control.

33. The judges reserve the right to transfer entrants into more suitable categories if necessary.

34. Observer Ethical Awards winners will be announced at the Observer Ethical Awards ceremony in June 2009.

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Observer Ethical Awards 2009: rules and conditions

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